Originally Posted by
trip
The contract likely came about because so many 1-2 year (or even less) First Officers bailed out for the likes of Sunny, Spirit, Frontier and Southwest. These F/Os then made the move to the big three succesfully jumping the line and skipping the PIC upgrade and serveral years at the regional. Even though hiring has slowed this route let it factor in and be considered.
Word to the wise, kids. There is no "line." Skip every year at a regional you can. SkyWest seems to think you owe them something. Beyond the first year, you don't. If you can get hired at a major without "paying your dues," freaking do it. It's not the mid 90's. You don't need to play this game.
Resume details: 10+ years at SkyWest, now at a major where I'm much happier.